44 classic picture books and short stories of the 20th century were compiled by Janet Schulman in one collection. The selections range from concept books and wordless books to picture books and short read-aloud stories, and represent the complete array of childhood themes and reading needs. ⇢ ...
Short stories are a perfect teaching tool for middle schoolers. They’re quick, fast-paced, and pack a punch with lots of action and drama. And because they require less time to read, they’re an easy way to expose your students to new authors and genres. This list of short stories i...
Newbery Medal-winning author Avi has selected short stories from the past and present in this entertaining collection for young readers. And whether you begin by reading alone or reading aloud, these stories are some of the very best to share. Featuring loyal pets, rogue waves, ghosts who use...
I like starting the year with short stories to build my students’ appreciation for brief, attention-grabbing fiction. Students can toss around their ideas on characters’ decisions and infer and predict as the action rises. At the same time, I can acquaint them with pertinent literary terms. ...
Participants compete for AU$2,000 in cash prizes, including AU$1,000 for the winner, cash prizes for the entire shortlist and two bonus wildcard prizes. Winners are read aloud on the Not Quite Write podcast, where the judges share in-depth analysis about the entries and offer free writing...
moaning deeply. He quickly rids her of the flimsy cloth between his face and her soul, and burying his desire in her from his very knees, she cried aloud, begging with a great passion for feeling the pleasure and pain of the exquisite thrusting she knew was to come. It’s a real blac...
Eric Beddow's artwork, full page, detailed pencil pictures, are vivid and effective complements to the poetry, which brings insects to life when read aloud by two voices. You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Stories to Read Together ...
This post shares 50 best chapter books to read aloud from that same survey, with titles that are suitable for children from kindergarten through middle grades, we suggest ages 6 to 12 years of age. I love that these are books that have been actually recommended by parents and teachers – ...
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Founded in 1989, Reach Out and Read partners with medical professionals to give books and encourage reading aloud at pediatric check-ups. The blog features insights from Dr. Perri Klass, National Medical Director, and contributions from other healthcare providers committed to improving child ...